249. How To Have The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of

What if great marriages aren’t found - they’re built?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Cory’s free eBook “How to Have the Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of.” Together they explore what it really means to build a healthy, thriving relationship rooted in communication, patience, and kindness - rather than comparison or perfection.

You’ll hear:
💍 Why marriage takes work - but doesn’t have to feel hard
❤️ The real meaning of being “equally yoked” (it’s more than faith labels)
💬 Why unspoken expectations are the silent killer of relationships
😂 A hilarious “love language” story you won’t forget
🔥 How to keep fun, adventure, and connection alive after years together
🧠 10 practical ways to strengthen your marriage and reignite intimacy

Whether you’re single, engaged, or married for decades, this episode will help you see marriage as a living, growing partnership built on grace, communication, and intentionality.

👉 Download How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder (Free eBook) → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/l/marriage
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
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00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:01 - Listener Feedback & Quiet Room Reflections
02:26 - The Reframe Sermon Series Update
03:20 - Transition to Marriage Topic
04:08 - Introducing “How to Have the Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of”
05:00 - Why Marriage Takes Work
05:45 - Past Marriage Sermon Series Highlights
07:01 - The Four Knowings of Love (1 Corinthians 13)
07:49 - The Love Languages Story (and a Funny Misunderstanding)
08:43 - The Power of Communication: Timing, Tone, and Turf
09:45 - Communication Is Lubrication
10:30 - Marriage Requires Work & Growth
11:00 - The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make
12:02 - Redefining “Unequally Yoked”
13:00 - Three Marriage Phrases That Need Reframing
14:40 - Communication, Expectations, and the Silent Killer of Marriage
16:00 - Root Issues Beneath Finances and Sex
17:02 - The Danger of Comparison
18:42 - Finding Your Normal in Marriage
19:13 - What You Give Determines What You Get
19:45 - Be Fun & Keep Creating Experiences
21:37 - Schedule Margin for Marriage
22:50 - Great Marriages Are Built, Not Found
23:40 - Reflection Questions for Singles & Married Couples
25:00 - Closing Encouragement: Love from a Place of Being Loved
25:17 - You Are Loved (Sign-off)